Briana has been a research chemist in the Surface and Trace Chemical Analysis Group since 2021. Her research focuses on the application of mass spectrometry systems for forensic analyses. She has extensive knowledge in traditional GC-MS analysis for forensic and other applications, as well as direct analysis in real-time mass spectrometry (DART-MS). Her current research focuses on the development and implementation of various screening methods for forensic applications, specifically for ignitable liquid identifications and fire debris analysis.